Bass Fishing
Fish are fattening up
“Springtime bassin’ bonanza” in the fall is the best way to describe what’s about to happen on Toledo Bend.[…]
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Inshore Fishing
Louisiana’s speckled trout stock ‘biologically OK,’ LDWF says
Although some fisherman have voiced concerns about the quantity and quality of speckled trout caught across Louisiana’s coast this year — as well as increased fishing pressure on the species — a biologist with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said LA Creel data indicate more specks were actually caught in the first half of this year than in 2015.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Northern Mississippi River gauges key to Venice fishing, Hackney says
Fall is here. Temperatures have finally started to moderate, and some of the year’s best fishing will be available without getting heat stroke.[…]
Big Bass
Sulphur angler reels in Toledo Bend 10-pounder
With a full moon and dead calm conditions, the stage was set at for a good night-fishing trip on Thursday, Sept. 15 — and Toledo Bend didn’t disappoint. […]
Inshore Fishing
Eddies offer fine dining
One of the many perks of going out to eat at a fancy restaurant is having food brought to you by a waiter rather than having to go get the food yourself.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Lake D’Arbonne crappie look for new water during drawdown
When the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries pulled the plug to drop Lake D’Arbonne 5 feet weeks ago, most of the crappie didn’t mind.[…]
Bass Fishing
Louisiana to host two Central Open Series events in the next month
Louisiana waters will play host to two Bassmaster Central Open Series events in the next month — potentially providing two more anglers with the opportunity to compete in the Classic next year on Lake Conroe in Texas. […]
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Top 10 tips for squirrel season opening weekend
Squirrel season is almost here, and almost 90,000 hunters could be headed into the woods this weekend in pursuit of tasty Bayou State bushy tails. […]
Bass Fishing
B.A.S.S. raises maximum rod length to 10 feet starting in 2017
Starting in 2017, the 40-year-old rule that has limited Bassmaster tournament competitors to rods that were 8 feet or shorter will be changed, allowing competitors to use rods as long as 10 feet.[…]
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Slow teal season comes to an end
Not surprisingly, hunters and guides across South Louisiana reported relatively slow action for most of the 16-day 2016 teal season, which came to a merciful end Sunday on yet another 90 degrees-plus day.[…]
Bass Fishing
This bait isn’t just for bass
Crankbaits are among the top-producing baits across the bass circuit. Their ability to deflect off cover and get a reaction strike from largemouth bass makes them a tournament-winning weapon.[…]
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Reynolds mulling later start for 2017 teal season
Larry Reynolds, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ waterfowl study leader, has an interesting recommendation to make regarding next year’s 2017 teal season.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Redfish plentiful out of Dularge
When September rolls around, speckled trout are just starting to get the itch to head back to inside waters where they’ll ride out the fall and winter.[…]
News Breaker
Reynolds: Teal season so far ‘well below average’
Larry Reynolds is normally a “glass half-full” kind of guy, but he’s admittedly not expecting great things for the final days of the 2016 teal season, which mercifully comes to a close this Sunday.[…]
Events & Announcements
Legislative Auditor: LDWF misspent BP oil spill money
A preliminary draft of the state auditor’s report — which hasn’t been made public yet — reveals some Gulf oil spill money intended to ensure Louisiana-caught fish were safe for consumption after the BP disaster instead purchased unnecessary boats, iPads, cameras and fishing gear.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Kayaking in Venice: Redfish plentiful in Yellow Cotton Bay
Some kayak anglers might be hesitant to toss a popping cork — attached to a twirling 2-foot leader with a Vudu shrimp dangling from the business end — straight at stands of leaning, swaying, hook-grabbing roseau cane, but not Capt. Brian Sherman.[…]